Contra drops new track “FORGET”

Sydney-based DJ and producer Contra is quickly making a name for himself in the electronic music scene with his original sound and genre-blending approach to making music. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, from classic 90s breakbeat to modern progressive house, Contra has developed his own sonic identity that reflects both his deep knowledge of music history and his passion for innovation.

Contra’s musical journey began at a young age when he began to explore the Australian electronic music sphere. His early experimentation with production saw him develop his sound, which fuses mesmeric melodies with unexpected elements and innovative arrangements. With his studio releases, he first appeared in 2020 by linking up with snilluM on the double-single “Metaphysical” before returning the next year with his first solo track “Your Love.”

Since then, he’s dropped multiple well-received singles that have put him on the map of must-watch exciting producers. This year he’s been riding a wave of creative momentum and now brings us his latest release with his fifth single of the year titled “FORGET.”

With “FORGET,” Contra takes the theme of escapism and examines how music and events can serve as a sanctuary from the mundane and the overwhelming, allowing listeners to fully lose themselves in the music. Built on the pure energy of 90s breakbeat, yet infused with modern rave elements that lend it a cutting-edge sound, the track is an epic distillation of Contra’s ability to bridge the gap between different eras and styles of electronic music.

Wrapped up in exquisite sound design, “FORGET” immediately jumps in with the thump of kick and rhythmic dashes of spliced vocal samples. With the rattle of percussive elements and dark stretches of winding synth lines, the slick ebb and flow sees the various sounds and beats drop in and out to craft a thrilling dance music experience that’s always in a state of flux.

Developing with moments of dreamy, stripped back arrangement and spacey vocal samples, the artist lays down an incredible sound that’s at once energising and sonically euphoric. As he continues to go from strength to strength with both his live shows and studio releases, Contra is an artist who’s continual rise is thoroughly deserved and we can’t wait to see what he’s got lined up for the future.

Listen to FORGET below

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